A British couple was subjected to a home invasion robbery, during which they were threatened at knifepoint to transfer a large amount of cryptocurrency.

According to the West Midlands Police in the UK, a young couple was targeted in an apparent premeditated home burglary at their residence in Smith Wood, Birmingham. On December 13, 2025, as the couple returned home and opened the door, three men got out of a nearby vehicle and forced entry into the property, demanding the pair transfer large amounts of cryptocurrency. A fourth individual provided instructions to the attackers via video call during the incident. Police said the husband was beaten and seriously injured, while his pregnant wife at the time was also threatened with a knife. After seizing the cryptocurrency and multiple high-value watches, the attackers fled in a suspected black BMW X3. Currently, Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved.